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Meaning of 旦角

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dàn jué
Dan, female roles in Chinese opera (played by specialized male actors)
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Synonym: 花旦
Example Sentences
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This is the middle-sized female role, Iron Mirror princess.
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In Peking Opera, finger movements express different emotions and characters. For actresses, this is called "orchid fingers".
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Song Liling: Comrade! Why in Beijing opera are woman's roles traditionally played by men?
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The most famous Peking Opera actor of the 20th century, Mei Lanfang, was particularly successful at playing female roles.
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The most famous Peking Opera actor of the 20th century, Mei Lanfang, was particularly successful at playing female roles.